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#1344 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 35% in state
Cantrall Intermediate School
Middle School · Athens Cusd 213 · Cantrall, IL
An Athens Cusd 213 middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
155 Claypool St, Cantrall, IL 62625
- Math 31% proficient (2021)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cantrall Intermediate School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cantrall Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average453/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$152,583
Median home value
$277,700
Median rent
$941/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Athens Cusd 213
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,806NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cantrall Intermediate School is listed in Athens CUSD 213; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cantrall Intermediate School
Cantrall Intermediate School is a public middle school in Cantrall, IL, part of Athens Cusd 213, serving approximately 210 students in grades 4th-6th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,344 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cantrall Intermediate School
What grades does Cantrall Intermediate School serve?
Cantrall Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Cantrall Intermediate School?
Cantrall Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 210 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cantrall Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cantrall Intermediate School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cantrall Intermediate School rank in IL?
Cantrall Intermediate School ranks #1,344 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cantrall Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cantrall Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cantrall Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cantrall Intermediate School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cantrall Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Cantrall Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cantrall Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Cantrall Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cantrall Intermediate School?
36.7% of students at Cantrall Intermediate School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 210
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (217) 487-9082
- Area population (ZIP 62625)
- 897
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62625; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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